OC SMITH: How Sweet It Is
TEST Collection (Playlist 2)
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24m
Enjoy a rare performance of OC Smith, a jazz singer who performed with Count Basie and Duke Ellington. OC is renowned for his hit records such as 'Little Green Apples.' This video also features a performance by Scatman Crothers, a well-known TV star, band leader and singer, recognized for his improvised melodies and lyrics.
🎵 Concert Setlist:
00:00 - Intro by Phil More
02:15 - How Sweet It Is
05:12 - Phil More talks with OC Smith
06:25 - People
10:03 - Scatman Crothers - Mean Dog Blues
14:27 - Scatman Crothers - Some Of My Best Friends Are Shoes
17:05 - I Gotta Be Me
20:59 - See See Rider
🎺 MUSICIANS:
OC Smith - Vocals
Art Hillery - Piano
John Heard - Bass
Harold Jones - Drums
⏱️ DURATION: 24.57 minutes
⏺️ WHO IS ARKADIA CONCERTS?
Arkadia Concerts is a branch of the Award-Winning Record and Video labels, Arkadia Records & VIEW, offering the very best in Jazz, Pop, World Music and Performing Arts since 1981. We are proud that no less than 51 NEA Jazz Masters have recorded on our Arkadia Records labels.
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